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Holocaust Remembrance Day is Every Day
Can the observance of Yom HaShoah possibly be given added weight and significance? Emphatically, yes. Today there is a new Hitler who wants to destroy the Jewish people and the old adage “Never Again” has never been more meaningful.
Yom HaShoah commemorated this year on April 28 has to be more than commemorating the horrific past. It must be about combating the deadliest enemy that the Jewish people have ever faced, a nuclear armed Iran.
We must use the lessons of the past on what we must do today. History must note that six million voices claimed victory over those who would again bring darkness into the world. On Yom HaShoah let us declare that Never Again Is Now, then proceed to launch the greatest assault the world has ever seen on an enemy that is determined to unleash a nuclear nightmare upon America, Israel, and the citizens of the free world.
When being threatened with extinction Holocaust Remembrance Day is every day. We must act with lighting speed because Congress still believes they have time to negotiate with Iran while the majority believes there is nothing we can do to stop them.
To reverse this untenable position there must be a great awakening, one that instills within us an indomitable spirit that victory is within reach. Creating this great awakening is the purpose of this campaign.
While promoting his 9-9-9 tax policy, Herman Cain was asked, “Do you think there is a will in Washington for politicians to put their careers on the line to do the right thing?” And he replied, “Not without the will of the people, without a massive activist grassroots movement from the bottom up. They are not going to do it from the inside. When they feel the heat, they will see the light.” We the people must be the heat.. We have to take on the Goliath.
We, Jews and Christians together, must be that Goliath. The Never Again Is Now campaign provides the catalyst so we can achieve this objective.
In January we posted an ad in the Jewish Voice and Opinion, and the reaction to our campaign proved that a six million army of Never Again is no phantom army.
When told about the response they received from my ad, I was overjoyed. The editor wrote, “We have been inundated with calls and emails since the January issue came out with your ads. People have been telling us that they know Iran is a terrible problem, but they didn’t think they could do anything about it. Your ads seem to have motivated them to make their voices heard by contacting Congressmen, both their own, and others.
Please encourage all you know to join with us in this campaign to stop Iran.
Stanley Zir
Founder of Never Again is Now
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Pastor Rick Warren
JOIN US LIVE ONLINE TONIGHT at 6 pm, Saturday, April 26 to watch a deeply moving history-making event at Saddleback
This month is the 20th Anniversary of “The NEW Rwanda.” In 1994, Rwanda lost 10% of its population in a genocide which left 1 million dead and 1 million children orphaned. But since 1994, that nation has gone through an amazing transformation. In fact, no other nation in history has seen a faster turnaround. Ten years ago, the government of Rwanda invited Saddleback to start sending our PEACE teams to “help make Rwanda the first Purpose-Driven nation AND the first national model of the PEACE plan.” We responded, sending nearly 2,000 Saddleback members to serve in Rwanda.
Tonight thousands will gather at Saddleback Lake Forest for “KWIBUKA 20” a special commemorative service. The Rwanda word for “Remember” is “Kwibuka."
THE PURPOSE of KWIBUKA 20
1) To COMMEMORATE and HONOR the memory of those who died in the genocide.
2) To CELEBRATE the amazing success of the PEACE plan in Rwanda.
3) To HEAR the exciting plans to use the PEACE plan of Rwanda as a national model for every other nation in Africa. This is includes an All-Africa Purpose Driven Leadership Conference to be held next year in Rwanda with leaders coming from all 54 African nations!
THE PROGRAM
4 pm to 6 pm – A stirring photo exhibit with Rwandan music.
6:00 pm - Doors open to Worship Center for seating (on a first come basis)
6:15 pm – Program begins:
- Rwandan college students bring in the Flame of Remembrance Torch that has traveled to all 30 districts of Rwanda and to genocide commemoration sites around the globe!
- Moving stories and scriptures by Rwandans
- A drama presentation by Rwandans: Reconciliation & Hope
- Report & video on the amazing impact of the PEACE Plan over 10 years in Rwanda from PEACE team members
- Inspiring messages from both Kay Warren and Pastor Rick
- A special guest to be interviewed by Pastor Rick
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Job 40:6 "Then The Lord spoke to Job out of the storm." God often uses storms to speak to us.
Don't miss Saddleback this weekend- at 14 campuses globally, and online.
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Mira aquí mi servicio de Pascua en españolhttp://youtu.be/R0m_n1XFQZ8
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MADU Odiokwu Pastorvin
PRAY.
Father, today I come humbly before You giving You all that I am.I thank You for hiding me in Your shelter and keeping me safe from the storms of life. My soul finds rest in You as I seek You and praise Your holy name in Jesus' name. Amen.
Father, today I come humbly before You giving You all that I am.I thank You for hiding me in Your shelter and keeping me safe from the storms of life. My soul finds rest in You as I seek You and praise Your holy name in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Have you ever watched children play hide and seek? They look for the best place to hide in the house or yard and wait quietly for their friend to try to find them. It's a fun game for kids, but even as adults, we need a good place to hide from time to time. Sometimes we need a place of refuge, a place of safety, a place to rest when we feel overwhelmed by the circumstances of life; a place where the enemy of our soul can never find us.The Scripture says,"In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock"(Psalm 27:5, NIV)
Remember that there's only one place the enemy cannot find you. There's only one place where opposition cannot steal from you. There's only one true place of safety and rest for your soul, and that is in the arms of Jesus. Know that He loves you, and He is ready to receive you when you call on His name.You are blessed.
Remember that there's only one place the enemy cannot find you. There's only one place where opposition cannot steal from you. There's only one true place of safety and rest for your soul, and that is in the arms of Jesus. Know that He loves you, and He is ready to receive you when you call on His name.You are blessed.
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Father,I thank You for Your grace and provision. I trust that even when I can’t see how things will work out, You will bring increase in unexpected ways. Help me keep my eyes on You, Jesus, the Author and Finisher of my faith in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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You can Increase in Unexpected Ways!
The Scripture says,“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”(2 Corinthians 9:8, NIV)
When the Israelites were in the desert, God fed them with manna from heaven. It was miraculous provision; yet, they got tired of eating the same thing every day. They said, “Moses, we want some meat to eat out here.” Moses thought, “That’s impossible. Meat out here in the desert?” That’s steak for some two million people. There were no grocery stores, no place to buy food. But God has ways to increase you that you’ve never thought of. God simply shifted the direction of the wind and caused a huge flock of quail to come into the camp. The people didn’t even have to go after it. The food came to them. What’s interesting is that quail don’t normally travel that far away from the water. If there had not been a strong wind, the quail would have never made it way out there in the desert. What am I saying? God knows how to get your provision to you.
What do you need today? What are the desires of your heart? God’s grace is sufficient. He is able to make all grace abound so that in all times, you have everything you need. Trust Him to bring increase in unexpected ways.You can increase in unexpected way.God bless you.
The Scripture says,“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”(2 Corinthians 9:8, NIV)
When the Israelites were in the desert, God fed them with manna from heaven. It was miraculous provision; yet, they got tired of eating the same thing every day. They said, “Moses, we want some meat to eat out here.” Moses thought, “That’s impossible. Meat out here in the desert?” That’s steak for some two million people. There were no grocery stores, no place to buy food. But God has ways to increase you that you’ve never thought of. God simply shifted the direction of the wind and caused a huge flock of quail to come into the camp. The people didn’t even have to go after it. The food came to them. What’s interesting is that quail don’t normally travel that far away from the water. If there had not been a strong wind, the quail would have never made it way out there in the desert. What am I saying? God knows how to get your provision to you.
What do you need today? What are the desires of your heart? God’s grace is sufficient. He is able to make all grace abound so that in all times, you have everything you need. Trust Him to bring increase in unexpected ways.You can increase in unexpected way.God bless you.
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Adversity could be the very thing God uses to take you to new level.
Your life can change for the better in a single moment.You can be going along, doing your best, living a life that honors God, but feel like you’re getting nowhere.Or you may feel like no one’s noticing. You may be tempted to start giving up on your dreams because at this rate, there’s no way it could come true. That’s where God comes in.
In one moment God can accelerate your life and change everything.If you’ll step out in faith, if you’ll believe that God can do anything and stay faithful where you’re at, one day you’ll look up amazed and say, “I can’t believe I got here so fast.You may be facing disappointment, pain and setbacks today, or even criticism from those you love, but don’t get discouraged. Adversity could be the very thing God uses to take you to new level.God bless you.
Your life can change for the better in a single moment.You can be going along, doing your best, living a life that honors God, but feel like you’re getting nowhere.Or you may feel like no one’s noticing. You may be tempted to start giving up on your dreams because at this rate, there’s no way it could come true. That’s where God comes in.
In one moment God can accelerate your life and change everything.If you’ll step out in faith, if you’ll believe that God can do anything and stay faithful where you’re at, one day you’ll look up amazed and say, “I can’t believe I got here so fast.You may be facing disappointment, pain and setbacks today, or even criticism from those you love, but don’t get discouraged. Adversity could be the very thing God uses to take you to new level.God bless you.
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Father, I choose to identify with Your Son, Jesus, who came so that I could have abundant life. Thank You for making all things new. I trust that You are at work in my life and declare that I am healthy, whole and strong.Thank You for Your forgiveness which opens the door for Your love to flow through me. Show me Your love and help me to be a light and example of love everywhere I go in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Jesus is the Author and Finisher
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2a, NKJ).
God will never start something that He cannot finish. That promise He put in your heart—that you’re going to be healed, that you’re coming out of debt,that your spouse is on the way, that your family will be restored—He will do it.God has every intention of bringing those promises to pass.It may be taking a long time but i tell you not to loose your faith. All the odds are against you. But if you’ll just keep believing, keep praying, and keep being your best, then God promises that He is going to finish what He started in you.You are blessed.
===Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2a, NKJ).
God will never start something that He cannot finish. That promise He put in your heart—that you’re going to be healed, that you’re coming out of debt,that your spouse is on the way, that your family will be restored—He will do it.God has every intention of bringing those promises to pass.It may be taking a long time but i tell you not to loose your faith. All the odds are against you. But if you’ll just keep believing, keep praying, and keep being your best, then God promises that He is going to finish what He started in you.You are blessed.
Events
- 33 BC – Lucius Marcius Philippus, step-brother to the future emperor Augustus, celebrates a triumph for his victories while serving as governor in one of the provinces of Hispania.
- 395 – Emperor Arcadius marries Aelia Eudoxia, daughter of the Frankish general Flavius Bauto. She becomes one of the more powerful Roman empresses of Late Antiquity.
- 629 – Shahrbaraz is crowned as king of the Sasanian Empire.
- 1296 – First War of Scottish Independence: John Balliol's Scottish army is defeated by an English army commanded by John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Dunbar.
- 1509 – Pope Julius II places the Italian state of Venice under interdict.
- 1521 – Battle of Mactan: Explorer Ferdinand Magellan is killed by natives in the Philippines led by chief Lapu-Lapu.
- 1565 – Cebu is established becoming the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.
- 1595 – The relics of Saint Sava are incinerated in Belgrade by the Ottomans, where today the largest Orthodox church building in the world stands
- 1667 – The blind and impoverished John Milton sells the copyright of Paradise Lost for £10.
- 1749 – First performance of George Frideric Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks in Green Park, London.
- 1805 – First Barbary War: United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (The "shores of Tripoli" part of the Marines' hymn).
- 1810 – Beethoven composes Für Elise.
- 1813 – War of 1812: American troops capture the capital of Upper Canada in the Battle of York (present day Toronto, Canada).
- 1840 – Foundation stone for new Palace of Westminster, London, is laid by wife of Sir Charles Barry.
- 1861 – American President Abraham Lincoln suspends the writ of habeas corpus.
- 1865 – The steamboat SS Sultana, carrying 2,400 passengers, explodes and sinks in the Mississippi River, killing 1,700, most of whom are Union survivors of theAndersonville and Cahaba Prisons.
- 1904 – The Australian Labor Party becomes the first such party to gain national government, under Chris Watson.
- 1950 – Apartheid: In South Africa, the Group Areas Act is passed formally segregating races.
- 1953 – Operation Moolah is initiated by U.S. General Mark W. Clark against Communist pilots in the Korean War.
- 1978 – Former United States President Nixon aide John D. Ehrlichman is released from an Arizona prison after serving 18 months for Watergate-related crimes.
- 1981 – Xerox PARC introduces the computer mouse.
- 1986 – The City of Prypiat as well as the surrounding areas are evacuated due to Chernobyl Disaster
- 1987 – The U.S. Department of Justice bars Austrian President Kurt Waldheim from entering the United States, saying he had aided in the deportation and execution of thousands of Jews and others as a German Army officer during World War II.
- 1989 – The April 27 Demonstration,a student-led protest responding to the April 26 Editorial, during the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.
- 2002 – The last successful telemetry from the NASA space probe Pioneer 10.
- 2006 – Construction begins on the Freedom Tower for the new World Trade Center in New York City.
Births
- 1650 – Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel (d. 1714)
- 1737 – Edward Gibbon, English historian and politician (d. 1794)
- 1755 – Marc-Antoine Parseval, French mathematician (d. 1836)
- 1759 – Mary Wollstonecraft, English author and philosopher (d. 1797)
- 1791 – Samuel Morse, American painter and inventor, co-invented the Morse code (d. 1872)
- 1822 – Ulysses S. Grant, American general and politician, 18th President of the United States (d. 1885)
- 1904 – Cecil Day-Lewis, Irish-English poet and author (d. 1972)
- 1913 – Irving Adler, American mathematician, scientist, and author (d. 2012)
- 1922 – Martin Gray, Polish-French holocaust survivor and author
- 1922 – Jack Klugman, American actor (d. 2012)
- 1932 – Casey Kasem, American radio host and voice actor, co-created American Top 40
- 1942 – Ruth Glick, American author
- 1942 – Jim Keltner, American drummer (Traveling Wilburys, Plastic Ono Band, and Delaney & Bonnie and Friends)
- 1944 – Cuba Gooding, Sr., American singer and actor (The Main Ingredient)
- 1947 – Ann Peebles, American singer-songwriter
- 1959 – Sheena Easton, Scottish singer-songwriter, producer, and actress
- 1963 – Russell T Davies, Welsh screenwriter and producer
- 1986 – Jenna-Louise Coleman, English actress
- 1994 – Elmo Magalona, Filipino actor and singer
Deaths
- 630 – Ardashir III of Persia (b. 621)
- 1272 – Zita, Italian saint (b. 1212)
- 1404 – Philip the Bold, French son of John II of France (b. 1342)
- 1521 – Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese explorer (b. 1480)
- 1882 – Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet (b. 1803)
- 1896 – Henry Parkes, English-Australian politician, 7th Premier of New South Wales (b. 1815)
- 1965 – Edward R. Murrow, American journalist (b. 1908)
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